Hello. Welcome to your Saturday. We’re glad you are here! Life. Let’s face it, sometimes it can pile up and feel overwhelming. Between the “to-do” lists, the daily pivots, and surprises around the corner, some days the stress can get to you. We get it. That’s why we try to intentionally slow things down a bit and start your weekend with a simpler “scroll down memory lane.” It’s a quick look back at events that happened on this weekend in
Read MoreA federal court ruling banning a controversial herbicide is putting Wisconsin soybean farmers in a bind. Environmentalists rejoiced after a ban on weed preventer, dicamba, because of its dangers to plants when it drifts off-cite. Showing you different sides so you can decide, not everyone was pleased. Soybean farmers in Wisconsin, with just weeks to go before planting season, say they are now caught in a bind. The property was effective in keeping nasty weeds away and because of that
Read MoreA Milwaukee County Jail Officer has been charged with selling banned items to inmates. Devin McGee could face up to three-and-a-half years in jail for allegedly selling cigarettes, THC pens and cellphones. After a complaint from an inmate, authorities were able to record him handing something to an inmate. He has denied selling THC pens or cellphones.
Read MoreWisconsin Planned Parenthood voters will unionize after a vote on Thursday. It was a 56-to-13 decision that led to the decision and it was conducted by the National Labor Relations Board. Once to vote is certified a survey will be sent to the 133 eligible employees to determine what the most important priorities are when bargaining.
Read MoreA Wisconsin man is sentenced to two years in prison for stealing guns in La Crosse. Nehemiah Sample of Trempealeau was convicted for his role in the theft of more than 40 firearms from a gun store. Prosecutors say he fled from officers – he was located in Arkansas attempting to sell guns from his car. After that, he fled again before arrest. Prosecutors say was one of three robbers involved, and the other two suspects have cases pending.
Read MoreThe first tornado to ever spin through Wisconsin in the month of February damaged several homes and buildings. The Green County Sheriff’s Office says several 9-1-1 calls came for damage in Decatur at about five-30 yesterday afternoon yesterday. The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado touch down in Edgerton, and Albany fire crews say another may have touched down near the Village of Albany. Lieutenant Cody Knable says five homes are left damaged, along with two mobile homes and
Read MoreWhen it comes to the woman in Travis Kelce’s life, Taylor Swift tends to get all the spotlight. But, for this week’s Friday Feel Good we shift the focus to another lady who has his heart. His mom, Donna! Travis Kelce’s mother, Donna Kelce, thinks she knows where she’ll be sitting this Sunday to watch her son play in Super Bowl 58 in Las Vegas. Kelce and the Chiefs take on the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium. While she’s been
Read MoreRepublican legislators across the Chippewa Valley Friday morning introduced legislation that re-allocates $15 million in previously unused funds to support emergency departments in Chippewa and Eau Claire counties. This move would ensure continued access to essential services in the wake of HSHS’ departure. “This closing negatively effects community members, hospital workers, and critical patients alike,” -Treig Pronschinske (R-Mondovi). “HSHS served over 22,000 patients between their two ER clinics in 2023,” Senator Jesse James (R-Altoona) said. “Our proposal addresses this immediate
Read MoreWisconsin saw its first ever February tornado. The National Weather Service says the tornado hit between Evansville and Edgerton about 6 p.m. last night. There are no reports of any serious injuries, but there are plenty of reports of damage. The tornado was just part of a large storm system that tracked across Rock County and parts of southern Wisconsin before crossing the Milwaukee-area, and eventually heading out over Lake Michigan. Winter tornadoes are rare in Wisconsin, but this one
Read MoreChippewa County is now officially on the record in asking HSHS and Prevea not to leave patients without a net. The county board last night approved a resolution that asks HSHS and Prevea to ‘work collaboratively with community partners for the continuation of care and services in the Chippewa Valley.’ The resolution doesn’t force either HSHS or Prevea to do anything, it simply asks that they try and find patients new doctors and new care centers before the two close
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